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SEOUL : The South Korean fans will once again be at the World Cup as the national team's 12th player - they plan to sing their famous Korean chant - "Ah Dae Han Min Kook" - Pilsung Korea, like they did in the 2002 World Cup held in Japan and South Korea.
And red has become the colour to wear. Come Saturday when South Korea plays Greece, the streets of Seoul will be covered in red. Nearly two million South Korean fans are expected to come out on to the streets to watch the match.
"I think if more people get together and cheer, the team can do better," said South Korean Shin Jong Ran.
"I could not watch it before, since I was a high school student then. Now that I'm in college, I will be able to enjoy it more and have much more fun," another South Korean.
"I prefer to watch the games outside so I can get more excited being with the cheering crowd," said a third.
It has become more of a festive event in South Korea. It started during the 2002 World Cup when cheering fans showed up in red outfits. Now they're back, but in a more fashionable way.
Designer Kim Mi-Ae said: "In the past, people wore the World Cup T-shirts as they were. These days, people buy the shirts and many of them change the look to suit their tastes.
"This year, since it is being held in South Africa for the first time, the shirts are being given an African look."
Some even had personal messages on their red T-shirts.
Meanwhile, convenience stores are stocking up so as to make sure they don't run out of food and drinks, while fast-food restaurants are getting ready for orders to flood in.
South Koreans are making sure they can get the most out of this event that comes only once every four years. - CNA /ls
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